Roads are deteriorating in the Greer area. Stay off the streets if you can. Greer PD has responded to six wrecks in one hour, and they've had to help several drivers who've gotten stuck in the snow. Avoid the area of Highway 14 near Chandler Rd. Stay safe, Greer.
It's snowing in the Greer area and will be for hours. Please stay off the roads if you can. Use caution if you have space heaters in your home to stay warm. Greer FD says a space heater caused a house fire on Mason St. last night. Get the latest updates on the winter storm here: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2671064
❄️Anyone else feeling a little Deja Vu?!❄️
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning that will be in effect from 4:00pm today (1/30) until 7:00am Sunday (2/1), as well as an Extreme Cold Watch from 7:00pm on 1/31 to 10:00am on 2/1.
In an effort to keep everyone safe going into this potential winter weather, all athletic fields are closed today and all parks will be closed beginning tomorrow. All city programming has also been cancelled for the weekend.
As always, check out our "Closures, Cancellations, and Delays" page linked in below for the most up to date info.
https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2649039
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning that will be in effect from 4:00pm today (1/30) until 7:00am Sunday (2/1), as well as an Extreme Cold Watch from 7:00pm on 1/31 to 10:00am on 2/1.
In an effort to keep everyone safe going into this potential winter weather, all athletic fields are closed today and all parks will be closed beginning tomorrow. All city programming has also been cancelled for the weekend.
As always, check out our "Closures, Cancellations, and Delays" page linked in below for the most up to date info.
https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2649039
Trash collection update: On Friday, the contractor plans to pick up the remaining Thursday customers and all of the Friday customers. There were a few streets that were still too icy today to safely navigate. You can find a list of those streets as well as the latest trash service updates here: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2659060
We'd like to give a huge shout out to our downtown businesses for weathering last weekend's ice storm and Trade Street closure!
Their presence and dedication is what makes our thriving downtown so special, and we can't thank them enough for their patience and collaboration during a difficult situation.
Their presence and dedication is what makes our thriving downtown so special, and we can't thank them enough for their patience and collaboration during a difficult situation.
❄️Today's updates!❄️
A number of parks have been assessed and cleared by city teams, but several are still not safe enough to reopen. Please be sure to exercise caution when playing!
Please note that while closed to the general public, City Stadium, Country Club Park, and the Cannon Center will open this evening for scheduled programming.
As always, be sure to check out our "Closings, Cancellations, and Delays" page for the most up to date information.
https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2649039
A number of parks have been assessed and cleared by city teams, but several are still not safe enough to reopen. Please be sure to exercise caution when playing!
Please note that while closed to the general public, City Stadium, Country Club Park, and the Cannon Center will open this evening for scheduled programming.
As always, be sure to check out our "Closings, Cancellations, and Delays" page for the most up to date information.
https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2649039
Trash collection update: Meridian Waste is going to try to double up on routes the rest of this week in order to collect all trash in the City of Greer by the end of the day on Friday ahead of another round of winter weather in the weekend forecast. On Thursday, drivers will pick up Wednesday & Thursday routes. On Friday, they'll pick up any remaining Thursday routes and all of Friday's routes. Obviously, this is a fluid situation. We'll post any updates to the schedule here: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2659060
We are THRILLED to share that the "100 block" (from Poinsett to Victoria) of Trade St. is now open to traffic!
Our teams are making their way down the rest of the street to remove the barricades.
The one-way intersection at Victoria St. will remain closed due to ice, but we will keep you posted as the rest of Trade begins to reopen!
Which businesses on Trade are you heading to first?! Tag them in the comments!
Our teams have just opened the 100 block of Trade Street to vehicle traffic. They are working their way down to open the entire stretch of Trade downtown. Some side streets will remain closed due to ice accumulation including the one-way section of Victoria St. Please continue to use caution driving and walking downtown.
Several parks in the City of Greer are now open. Please play it safe and use caution. There are some remaining slippery spots. For a list of open parks plus all of our closings, cancellations, & delays, visit this webpage: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2649039
Road closure warning: West Phillips Road is closed between Gibb Shoals Road and Twin Magnolia Drive. The ice is just not melting. Please avoid this area.
❄️Mother Nature is still serving up icy conditions over at the Tryon Recreation Center!
Our pickle ball courts can't be treated to assist in the melting process, because the chemicals would damage the surface. So for now, we wait!
Like the Tryon Rec Center, all of our athletic fields will remain closed until our teams can confirm that they are safe for folks to access. We'll keep you updated on their status as we know more!
Our pickle ball courts can't be treated to assist in the melting process, because the chemicals would damage the surface. So for now, we wait!
Like the Tryon Rec Center, all of our athletic fields will remain closed until our teams can confirm that they are safe for folks to access. We'll keep you updated on their status as we know more!
Trash collection update: Meridian Waste plans to pick up Tuesday's routes on Wednesday. They will also circle back to the Monday customers on streets that weren't safe for their trucks today. They will get what they can safely. We'll keep you posted on the schedule for the rest of the week. Thanks for your patience.
Greer City Park is now open, but the playground is still closed due to unsafe conditions. All other city parks are closed. Our team is assessing each one throughout the day. We will keep you posted as conditions change. Follow this page for the latest list of closings, cancellations, & delays: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2649039
Due to the impact of Winter Storm Fern, there are a lot of changes to scheduled programming in the City of Greer. Please check this page for updates before you leave home: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2649039
City of Greer offices are now back open. We are still assessing our parks and will keep you updated on their status. All athletic facilities will be closed today due to field conditions. Trash service has resumed, but the weekly schedule will be altered. Please follow our website and social media for the latest information.
City of Greer offices will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27. Follow this page for updated closings, delays & cancellations: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw-U3SpFQpaQ3QDdJPq5ZVWLa6oZj5h0XvzjtbHPO-kflkAg/viewform?usp=header
Final Monday night Winter Storm Updates are posted here: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2654995
Final Monday night Winter Storm Updates are posted here: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2654995
City of Greer trash collection will resume Tuesday morning with Monday's routes. Some streets are still not safe to navigate with the trash trucks, so crews won't get to everyone on Monday's schedule tomorrow. We'll do another update on Tuesday so customers will know when to put their roll carts at the curb. Follow this post for the latest info: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2659060
City of Greer offices are closed today and will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 27. The city will open for business at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. There could be some changes in scheduled programming, but, as of now, the City Council meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. will go on as scheduled. We'll update our list as needed here: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2649039
City of Greer offices are closed today, but our essential employees are out working to keep the city safe. Street crews have done significant work on Highway 14/Main St. and S. Buncombe this morning, but if you don't have to go out, stay home. Fewer cars on the roads will help them work safely and as efficiently as possible.